It was another challenging week for tipsters but not as far as Gus was concerned after he surged to a clear-cut lead in the Wide World of Sports tipping competition.

Gus has moved one point clear of both Freddy and Joey but it’s still anybody’s competition with only five points separating first and last.

Freddy is confident of closing the gap and he’s tipping his former club the Sydney Roosters to get him off to a flying start when they face the Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium, live and free on Nine on Thursday night from 7.30pm.

The Roosters will be out to make amends after starting favourites against South Sydney last round in the grudge match at Allianz Stadium but having no answers for their arch rivals.

“The Roosters were very disappointing last week so there’s got to a turnaround in attitude there,” Freddy said.

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“Reece Robinson, he’s gone, also (Jared Warerea-)Hargreaves goes back to the bench, so wield the axe, did the coach.

“The Dogs were great, they had a great first half I thought, 19-0 at halftime.

“I thought their forwards did a real good job, (Aaron) Woods is back to his best.”

Turning his attention to the blockbuster between Brisbane and Melbourne at ANZ Stadium, live and free on Nine on Friday night from 7.30pm, Freddy believed the Broncos would continue their good form.

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Both clubs are coming off a win with the Storm proving too strong for Newcastle, while the Broncos overcame a week of criticism to end the unbeaten run of the Warriors.

“I thought Melbourne were pretty good last week, they were pretty feisty,” Freddy said.

“Brisbane on the other hand went over to New Zealand beat the unbeaten Warriors.

“I’m actually going the Broncos. I like what James Roberts did, Jack Bird at five-eighth looked good to me, it would be nice if (Matt) Lodge played, he’s got some busted ribs but we’ll see what happens.”

Penrith has been in great touch this season, with Joey declaring them a top four team, but Freddy believes they have to lift a gear if they’re to get the chocolates against Cronulla, live and free on Nine on Sunday from 3pm.